Health Education

Health Education Program "Mission Critical"

The nation's interest in health and wellness has been on the rise in the last few
years due to reports on obesity, diabetes and chronic disease. Community colleges
cannot overlook their responsibilities to educate student about healthy behaviors
and choices. Also, the expending field of health education through public or community
agencies and the schools require trained professional for positions of leadership,
supervision and instruction. The professionals will deal with complex issues such
as physical and mental well-being, substance abuse, exercise, environmental and consumer
health, disease control, human sexuality, family relations, death and dying, first
aid and emergency care. Since careers in the Health Education field usually requires
a minimum of a four-year degree, students interested in health education are given
an introduction to health through our five basic health and safety courses. They are
also advised to follow General Education and Transfer requirements for four-year colleges.

The goals of out Health Education program are aligned with the Mission Statement of
MJC. All of our health courses recognize our students as individuals requiring responsive,
diverse, and flexible lifelong learning opportunities. By utilizing the majority of
our full-time faculty, we provide excellence in instruction. We also advance the economic
development and quality of life in our surrounding community by offering Health Education
courses that provide certification and knowledge or job placement opportunities.